Daniil Medvedev has shown some signs of recovery in the latter part of the 2025 season, but he is still far from the level of the past.
The former world No.1 who has had a very disappointing couple of seasons had to make the decision to change coaches after the 2025 US Open, having realized that something needed to be done to avoid becoming a second-rate player for the rest of his career.
The Russian ace had not lifted a trophy for about two and a half years and his results in Grand Slam tournaments have been disastrous this year, with several unedifying behaviors that have attracted fines and criticism from many sides.
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Medvedev is currently close to the Top 10
Since he fired his long-time coach Gilles Cervara, the star from Moscow has started to show a better attitude and his performances have improved compared to the first part of the season. He returned to win a title by winning in Almaty and if he continues to work hard and regain confidence he could be one of the protagonists of 2026.
The Australian Open is undoubtedly his first goal, as this tournament is very suitable for his game and he has reached the bottom of Melbourne Park on several occasions already. The winner of the 2021 US Open will not have to defend many points in the first part of next season, which is why he will be able to play without excessive pressure by focusing only on his tennis.
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On the latest edition of his podcast, former American champion Andy Roddick made a prediction about Daniil's 2026: I think hes in the Top 10. When you said he won one match at a Major. Im going man he still finished 13, and he won one match at a majorOne match at a major, 13, that might be the highest ranking vs Slam output offset.
And its not like the guy cant play in Slams, hes won one, hes been in the finals of three or four more. I think Meddys back in the top 10 next year, I feel very confident after hearing your Slam statistic.
